The real estate market in Martinique continues to show great resilience in 2025, despite a tighter national context. After a period of strong expansion between 2022 and 2023 (+39.7% transactions), the pace has slightly slowed, but the fundamentals of the Martinique market remain solid.
According to the General Directorate of Public Finance, prices per sqm have increased by 4.2% between 2024 and 2025, confirming a robust market, driven by the scarcity of buildable land and constant demand for properties with sea views, beach access or urban proximity.
But price per sqm, the reference indicator, doesn't tell the whole story. In Martinique, differences are very marked between municipalities and even between neighborhoods of the same city. Topography, building quality, infrastructure, or natural risk significantly influence the real value of a property.
This article updated by Cabinet Laurent Valère, a real estate agency and expertise firm established since 1985, presents the average prices observed per sqm in 2025 for houses and apartments by major geographical area of the island, as well as an analysis of local trends and opportunities.
Central Martinique: The Economic and Real Estate Heart
- Central Martinique constitutes the economic and residential engine of the island. This is where the main employment centers, administrative services, schools and universities, as well as a large part of shops are concentrated.
This area, which includes Fort-de-France, Le Lamentin, Schœlcher and Ducos, attracts both local families and newcomers wishing to benefit from good accessibility and urban comfort.
The market remains supported, although prices vary greatly depending on the neighborhood: between quiet residential heights and denser or commercial areas, the gap can exceed €1,000/sqm.
Fort-de-France:
Apartments: €3,850/sqm
Houses: €3,200/sqm
Administrative and economic city, Fort-de-France remains a contrasted market: neighborhoods like Didier, Redoute or Tivoli attract households seeking tranquility, while the city center retains strong heritage value.
Le Lamentin:
Apartments: €3,100/sqm
Houses: €3,000/sqm
Logistics and industrial hub, Le Lamentin benefits from immediate proximity to Fort-de-France. Residential neighborhoods like Acajou or Pelletier show regular demand, supported by workers in the airport area.
Schœlcher:
Apartments: €3,900/sqm
Houses: €3,200/sqm
The university town par excellence, Schœlcher offers a sought-after compromise between city and coastline. The Terreville and Fond Lahaye sectors see rising prices, driven by young clientele and rental investors.
Ducos:
Apartments: €3,200/sqm
Houses: €3,050/sqm
Located halfway between the center and south, Ducos attracts first-time buyers. Recent subdivisions offer attractive prices and good quality of life near business areas.
Southern Martinique: Tourism, Standing and Quality of Life
- Southern Martinique remains the most attractive showcase of the island, both for residents and investors. Here you'll find the iconic landscapes — white sand beaches, turquoise bays, beach resorts and coastal villages — that make the destination famous.
This area, dominated by Les Trois-Îlets, Le Diamant, Sainte-Luce and Rivière-Salée, attracts a mixed clientele: investors, retirees, local families and expatriates.
Prices here are among the highest on the island, especially for properties offering sea views or immediate proximity to the coastline, but opportunities remain inland.
Les Trois-Îlets:
Apartments: €3,200/sqm (2025 average)
Houses: €3,000/sqm
Les Trois-Îlets remains the most dynamic municipality in the residential and tourist market. The Anse Mitan, Pointe du Bout and Anse à l'Ane sectors concentrate the most sought-after properties, often above €4,000/sqm.
Le Diamant:
Apartments: €3,200/sqm
Houses: €3,300/sqm
This is the charm market par excellence: the view of Diamond Rock adds strong emotional and financial value. Recent programs in the heights of Morne Larcher attract investors in tourist furnished rentals.
Sainte-Luce:
Apartments: €3,000/sqm
Houses: €3,100/sqm
A peaceful and authentic beach resort, Sainte-Luce combines village atmosphere and rental profitability. The Gros Raisin and Corps de Garde sectors stand out for their medium-term appreciation potential.
Rivière-Salée:
Land: approximately €210/sqm
Houses: €2,850/sqm
A sector undergoing transformation, where local families still find accessible prices, particularly in new peripheral subdivisions.
Northern Martinique: Authenticity and Return to Nature
- The north of the island, more mountainous and green, offers a radically different atmosphere from the south. This is authentic Martinique: tropical forests, small municipalities, natural and agricultural heritage.
The market is calmer there, with significantly lower prices, but also more generous surfaces and properties with unique character. Buyers here seek tranquility, space and the charm of traditional houses.
Saint-Pierre:
Apartments: €2,300/sqm
Houses: €2,500/sqm
Former capital and historic city, Saint-Pierre attracts heritage enthusiasts. The rehabilitation of the waterfront and old buildings is reviving interest in this sector.
Le Morne-Rouge:
Apartments: €1,950/sqm
Houses: €2,150/sqm
Nestled at the foot of Mount Pelée, this municipality attracts nature and freshness lovers. Land is still affordable, with good accessibility to the south.
Basse-Pointe:
Apartments: €1,800/sqm
Houses: €2,000/sqm
Agricultural region par excellence, Basse-Pointe maintains the lowest prices on the island, while offering a peaceful and green living environment.
East and West: Diversity, Heritage and Future Potential
The coastal areas of the East and West present a great diversity of markets. The East, facing the Atlantic Ocean, combines lagoons, islets and agricultural areas, while the West, more sheltered, offers magnificent panoramas of the Caribbean Sea.
These territories, less saturated, today represent an excellent compromise between price, living environment and appreciation potential.
Le François:
Houses: €2,400/sqm
Apartments: €2,600/sqm
Residential and tourist municipality, Le François benefits from its lagoon and islets. The Cap Est and Pointe Jacob neighborhoods concentrate the most beautiful villas on the island, often above €3,500/sqm.
Le Robert:
Apartments: €2,700/sqm
Houses: €2,800/sqm
Second largest municipality in Martinique, Le Robert attracts for its quality of life, marinas and sea views. Rental demand is stable, supported by CACEM workers.
Case-Pilote:
Apartments: €2,400/sqm
Houses: €2,600/sqm
Charming municipality on the Caribbean coast, Case-Pilote is experiencing good progression of its real estate market, particularly around the recently redeveloped coastal area.
General Trends and 2025 Outlook
In 2025, the average price per sqm in Martinique reaches approximately €3,300 for houses and €3,850 for apartments, according to a cross-panel of public and private data.
South and center areas remain the most expensive, while the north and east offer interesting opportunities for buyers with controlled budgets.
- Prospects for 2026 are optimistic: the expected stabilization of interest rates could revive resale and rental investment demand.
Properties offering sea views, contemporary architecture or immediate proximity to economic centers will retain strong heritage value in the medium term.
Price per sqm is only a starting point. For a reliable and relevant valuation, it's essential to integrate the specificities of the property, its neighborhood and its environment.
Since 1985, Cabinet Laurent Valère has put its local expertise and fine knowledge of the Martinique market at the service of owners and buyers wishing to buy, sell or have their property valued in complete transparency.
Sources:
General Directorate of Public Finance (DGFIP) via Ville-data.com, 2025
MeilleursAgents.com, October 2025
Netvendeur.com, April 2025
France-Antilles Martinique, September 2025
La Loupe Immo, 2025
SeLoger Outre-Mer, October 2025
Cabinet Laurent Valère – Internal Analyses, November 2025